Dairy avoidance health impacts poorly understood: NIH panel

25-Feb-2010 - A National Institutes of Health panel has called for more research into lactose-restricted diets to better quantify their public health impacts, as more people are choosing to exclude dairy from their diets.

Super fruit may boost shelf-life for probiotic yoghurt

16-Feb-2010 - Adding the pulp of acai to probiotic yoghurt may boost the shelf-life of probiotic yoghurt, as well as improving the fat profile of the functional food, says a new study.

FSA survey finds support for one per cent milk

20-Jan-2010 - A Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey has found that the overwhelming majority of UK consumers consider one per cent milk to be an acceptable alternative to semi skimmed.

Martek signs omega-3,-6 supply deal with Fonterra

11-Dec-2009 - Omega-3 specialist Martek has signed an agreement with Fonterra to become its sole source supplier of DHA and ARA for infant formula and milk drinks aimed at young mothers and pregnant women.

India calls for Indian probiotic studies and strains

07-Dec-2009 - India is developing guidelines that may mean probiotic strains will have to be backed by clinical trials conducted on Indian populations if they are to gain market approval.

FSA proposes promotional drive for low fat dairy

02-Dec-2009 - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published draft plans on fat reduction that raise the possibility of legal changes to encourage sales of low fat cheddar and ice cream.

Oxford study links DASH diet to lower blood pressure

27-Nov-2009 - A diet consisting of low fat dairy foods, wholegrains, and fruit and vegetables has been linked to lower blood pressure in the first British study of the DASH diet.

Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study

17-Nov-2009 - Lactobacillus GG (LGG) can decrease the risk of upper respiratory tract infections including rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, and the common cold in children attending day care centres, claims a new study.

Sales success for new Danone bone health yoghurt

10-Nov-2009 - Early sales figures for Densia yoghurt suggest that Danone has found a winning niche in the bone health market.

Dairy proteins again linked to blood pressure benefits

04-Nov-2009 - A combination of milk proteins may reduce salt-induced increases in blood pressure by about 10 mmHg, according to results of a rat study from Valio.

Costa Rican omega-3 milk irons out UHT problems

23-Oct-2009 - Austrian-based microencapsulation specialist, GAT Food Essentials, is supplying latin America’s largest dairy with an omega-3 form that is allowing the dairy to offer a difficult to achieve, non-chilled milk containing both iron and the healthy lipid.

Five dairy servings a day can trigger weight loss, says study

23-Oct-2009 - New research suggests that increasing dairy consumption from three to five servings a day in the context of a reduced calorie diet can help fight obesity.

Farmers target ‘regular milk’ for probiotic fortification

15-Oct-2009 - Ohio-based probiotics specialist, Ganeden Biotech, has signed an agreement that will see it become the exclusive supplier of probiotics to the National Farmers Organization (NFO), with the aim of boosting “the availability of probiotic-enhanced milk.”

UK censors Danone probiotic TV ads

14-Oct-2009 - The voluntary UK advertising watchdog has told Danone to cease broadcasting TV adverts that stated its one-shot probiotic drinking yoghurt, Actimel, could boost the immune system of children.

New gelatine product for ‘creamy’ fat-free ice cream

14-Oct-2009 - Gelita has developed a new gelatine product for fat reduction in ice cream which it claims gives a smoother, creamier mouthfeel than other low fat products on the market.

Yoghurt group unfazed by mass probiotics rejection

07-Oct-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority’s mass rejection of probiotic dossiers is not the disaster it appears if ‘technical’ obstacles can be overcome, according to a group that represents the biggest yoghurt players in the world.

Sales of one per cent fat milk rocket in the UK

02-Sep-2009 - Milk with a fat content of one per cent has quickly gained market share in the UK and its sales are now tipped to overtake those of both full fat and skimmed milk.

Danone: Everyday gut problems eased by probiotics

01-Sep-2009 - Daily consumption of a probiotic fermented milk product may improve gut health and well-being in women with everyday digestive problems, says a new study from Danone.

Review says academic research points to weight benefits of dairy

18-Aug-2009 - A new academic review suggests eating dairy products does not prevent weight loss and may help people shed excess pounds.

Milk guzzling children may live longer, says study

29-Jul-2009 - Consuming plenty of dairy products at a young age may lower stroke risk and lead to a longer life, according to a 65-year follow up study.

New process used to cut cholesterol in cheddar 45 per cent

28-Jul-2009 - Alliance Enterprises has applied its new processing technology to cheddar cheese and claims to have reduced the cholesterol content by 45 per cent, without affecting the original taste or mouth feel.

Danone to resubmit EU probiotic health claims

28-Jul-2009 - Danone, the French dairy giant, will resubmit withdrawn gut and immunity probiotic health claims to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), after receiving guidance from the European Union’s head science body.

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EFSA rejects probiotic immunity health claim

21-Jul-2009 - The string of probiotic health claim rejections has continued with the European Food Safety Authority rejecting another emerging science dossier for failing to demonstrate its proposed health benefit.

Science supports dairy calcium for weight loss

17-Jun-2009 - Increased intakes of calcium can increase excretion of fat in the faeces, and may play a role in weight management and preventing weight gain, says a review of the science.